Best Pubs in Melbourne (2026)
Looking for the best pubs in Melbourne? We've rounded up 144 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
144 spots
Victoria Hotel
$Mellow watering hole with creative pub grub, sports on TV & pool, plus a beer garden.
Royal Saxon
$$Stylish multi-level spot with a courtyard for pub classics, pizza & cocktails, plus DJs & events.
Village Belle Hotel
$$Bistro standards doled out in an old-school 1800s pub with a sunny courtyard and weekly live music.
Young and Jacksons
$$Time-tested pub with craft beer, a rooftop cider bar and a casual Modern Australian restaurant.
The Workers Club
$Modern Australian cuisine served in a warm, vibrant pub with outdoor seating & regular live music.
The Fitzroy Beer Garden
$$DJs and cocktails in a vibrant pub with colourful, offbeat decor and a spacious, leafy beer garden.
Labour in Vain
$Pubs in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
The Vic Hotel Footscray
$Pub grub is served along with wine, spirits & craft beer at this unpretentious gathering place.
The Courthouse
$$This relaxed, art-filled pub with dark wood accents offers hearty pub plates & craft beer.
Sporting Club Hotel
$$Bars in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Jimmy O'Neills Whiskey & Alehouse
$$Bars in St Kilda, Melbourne.
The Wild Geese Hotel
Pubs in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Inkerman Hotel
$Pubs in St Kilda, Melbourne.
Central Club Hotel - North Melbourne
$$Casual bistro & bar offering burgers, wings & other classic pub fare, with daily specials.
Richmond Club Hotel
$$Contemporary bar with booth seating & chequered floors, serving boutique burgers & craft beer.
Ashley Hotel
$$Streamlined rooms in an unpretentious hotel offering an airy sports bar/restaurant, plus free Wi-FI.
Mail Exchange Hotel
$$Steaks, burgers and seafood dished up in a cosmopolitan pub with a cocktail lounge and a courtyard.
The Hawthorn Hotel
$$Popular pub dating from 1868 featuring live sports & a beer garden, plus classic pub dishes.
Pubs in Melbourne — FAQs
What are the best pubs in Melbourne?+
Our top-rated pubs in Melbourne are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Melbourne pubs ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter pubs by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many pubs are listed in Melbourne?+
We currently feature 144 pubs across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.